Dr. Ummer K is a highly experienced Interventional Neurologist with over 17 years of expertise in managing complex neurological problems and emergencies, particularly acute stroke care. Trained in advanced interventional neurology, he specializes in procedures such as mechanical thrombectomy, carotid stenting, aneurysm coiling, and the use of Botulinum Toxin for movement disorders and post-stroke spasticity.

Currently serving as Senior Consultant & Chief at Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, Dr. Ummer combines vast clinical experience with active involvement in clinical research, having led and participated in numerous national and international trials. His commitment to patient care and innovation in neurology has earned him recognition in both academic and professional circles.

Special Interests

• Stroke Neurology & Acute Stroke Intervention (Mechanical Thrombectomy, Carotid Stenting)

• Aneurysm Coiling

• Transcranial Doppler

• Botox Therapy for Movement Disorders & Post-Stroke Spasticity

Professional Experience

Research Contributions

As Principal Investigator (PI):

• Parkinson’s Disease Study (Safinamide) – 3rd largest recruitment in India

• Low Back Pain Study (Ralfinamide)

• Parkinson’s Disease Extension Study

• Rotigotine Patch Study

• Pediatric Migraine Study

• Inspire Stroke Epidemiological Study

• Interact-2 Intracerebral Hemorrhage Study

• Pramipexole PK Study

• Acitrom (CONFIDENCE-REGISTRY) Study

• Head Post Trial International Study (George Institute, Australia)

• IRIS-TNK Registry

• PMZ-1620 Phase 3 Acute Ischemic Stroke Trial (Ongoing)

As Co-Investigator (Co-I):

• VITATOPS Trial

• INTERSTROKE Study

• Multiple Sclerosis Study

• SITS-New Study on IV tPA

• TNK-tPA Study

Ongoing Studies:

• Epilepsy & Pregnancy – Teratogenicity and Antiepileptic Drugs

• Vitamin B12 & Pain Syndrome

• Samarpanam Stroke & Lifestyle Diseases Study

• Epidemiological Study of Stroke Risk Factors (Indian Academy of Neurology)